Indigenous Services Student Assistant - Competition ID: 4782

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures. As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact. We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action. Competition ID: 4782 Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled External Closing Date: Open Until Filled # of Openings: 1 Salary Information: Student Assistant Pay Scale Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Workplace Type: On-Site Travel Frequency: Employee Group: Student Assistant Days of Work (BCGEU): Hours of Work (BCGEU): Hours per Week (BCGEU): Summary Reporting to the Coordinator, Indigenous Student Transition and Engagement, the Student Assistant acts as a peer liaison and host to Indigenous students through one-on-one or small group interactions focusing on creating a safe and welcoming environment and promoting student engagement. The student assistant (also referred to as a Gathering Place Host) also supports a variety of cultural, social, and educational events at KPU. Principal Duties Act as a peer liaison to assist students by identifying various KPU student support services and/or make referrals to appropriate departments and/or community organizations; Greet and welcome students and guests to the Gathering Place (GP) in a warm and friendly manner; Promote student life activities and events; Contribute to peer-run bi-monthly email newsletter and social media that highlight scholarship and funding opportunities, campus and community events; Support team event planning for Indigenous cultural and community events; Assist Coordinator at educational and community events, as needed; Monitor GP resources and maintain bulletin board so that it is relevant and organized; Assist students in the GP with computers and supplies, as needed; Attend weekly departmental team meetings. Requirements Applicant must be of Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) ancestry Must be enrolled at KPU as a full time student and in good academic standing Must be familiar with available student support services and campus resources Must have excellent interpersonal skills Must have experience in MS office; and knowledge of online platforms such as Moodle would be considered an asset Ability to multi-task Must be willing to travel to other campus, as needed Salary Information Student Assistants Are Paid As Per The Following Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8% With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21% Total Rewards As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more! Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards. Note to Applicants Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check. We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Acts as a peer liaison and host for Indigenous students to create a welcoming environment and promote engagement. Supports the planning and execution of cultural, social, and educational events at the university.

Applicants must be of Indigenous ancestry and currently enrolled as full-time KPU students in good academic standing. Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with campus support services are required.

• Extended Health Benefits • Dental Benefits • Healthcare Spending Account • Vacation Package • Defined Pension Plan • Parenthood Top-up • Sick Leave • Long-term Disability • Life Insurance • Professional Development Days • Tuition Waiver • In-house Training & Development • Inter-campus Transportation

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• Interpersonal Skills
• MS Office
• Moodle
• Multi-tasking
• Event Planning
• Peer Liaison
• Social Media Management
• Student Support

• Education
• Social Services
• Administrative

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 10, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level